4/5

1/5

I think they quit. No new episodes in months! Well it really went downhill anyway, from shorter times to I’ll-prepared hosts.
No surprise I guess, if you visit the site you notice it went from an enthusiast site to another cliched “car buying” site cluttered with ads, sponsored content and phony “expert advice”. You can’t fool car guys but maybe they’re now targeting the uninformed masses.
Good riddance podcast, and Autoblog.com in general. It was a good ride but you really screwed it up.

1/5

2/5

For the tl;dr - it used to be old U.K. Top Gear, now it's American Top Gear.
You'll notice all the great reviews are from years ago... back when it was a few guys that really TALKED and conversed about cars, sometimes for almost 2 hours. Now it feels like a 30 minute new car ad. Greg's voice and delivery are a bit too "pro" and it feels like he's reading a pre-written script.
And what's with including the audio from video clips in an audio-only format?!? Unsubscribed after 8 years of listening.

3/5

The show as the worst at the time Dan left. The audio was horrible and it went on forever. It was best soon after he left and the other person took over. They added structure, solid audio, music transitions and it was a regular weekly release. I have now unsubscribed because it fell apart this summer. All the format is gone. It is just one long audio stream with mostly Greg talking. It has also been quite unregular with some weeks not getting releases at all.

3/5

3/5

I've been listening to the podcast for about 4 years now and it use to be really great when Dan was the host. It was pretty consistent to as a weekly podcast, but things have changed. I feel the podcast has become burdensome for the autoblog crew and they either don't have the time or the staff to make this a weekly hour podcast as it was in the past. Now it's music between the segments and get it over quick. Half of the guys on the show barely show any personality when talking about their passion. Now, their latest podcast is a full 26 minutes. Good job guys...bring back Dan!

4/5

I look forward to listening every (more or less) week. Lots of reviews and news packed into an appreciable-length podcast. Pretty knowledgeable about the US and overseas markets. It's a podcast, so I'm not expecting a flawless copy; that's what magazines are for.

5/5

This long running show covers cars in an informal approachable way. Editors from Autoblog share their experiences with what they have been driving, what they see from industry events and help listeners with their purchasing conundrums. The cast of the podcast changes over time as people come and go but the tone and quality stay the same.

3/5

I still enjoy this podcast but I've lowered my review because it's not as good as when it was hosted by Mike Austin or Dan Roth. It's seems very awkward now and could use some better conversations (stop sounding like they're reviewing a checklist of things to talk about). I'll continue to listen but with better car podcasts out there, these guys need to step up their game. I'll raise the stars in my review once their podcast is as entertaining as the Wheel Bearings, Everyday Driver or even Consumer Reports.

3/5

2/5

Dan Roth was able to keep the podcast going strong through a number of changes in the composition of the team and even format changes. Once Dan left, the podcast went downhill faster than the new Dodge Demon runs the 1/4 mile.

5/5

4/5

Very entertaining and informative, however when Dan speaks, occasionally he tends to dribble off into what I can only describe as a drunken mumble. So I turn the volume up with the aim to translate these soft sounds into audible dialogue, only to have my ears bleed moments later when another person laughs or speaks with amplification. Other than the excessive amounts of lost DNA during my travels, I really enjoy listening. 😬

1/5

Bring back Dan Roth. We miss the old autoblog podcast. You guys that are on now don't seem to like performance cars....either find guys who dig driving high performance cars or get into driving them yourselves. We don't want to hear from people who prefer mini vans...sorry to be harsh but come on.....where are the auto enthusiasts who used to dig driving. Alex Nunez was a blast to listen to...and your music between segments is painful to listen to...it's like chalk on a chalk board

1/5

The new format and hosts are just plain bad. Gone is the enthusiasm and knowledge. This last episode, . "Yachts" was a painful aural experience... They did not know about the CARS they were discussing.. "Cimmeron based on a Celebrity" I have listened to this podcast for 9 year .... John Neff, and his love for SHO, to Steve Ewing and the Catus. And some of the best auto "intelligence" from Sam A... I am done and have removed this podcast.. All good things come to an end....

4/5

I've only been listening for a few months, but there's a good mix of new car news and practical car picks for the enthusiast with some ridiculousness thrown in. Kind of like talking to friends about cars, so a nice weekly break.

5/5

2/5

Since Dan left, the podcast has gone down hill. I used to listen every week but now skip weeks to see if it might improve. It shows just how difficult it is to do a quality podcast regardless of content. You need a good host. It's not as easy as simply swapping staff.

1/5

2/5

I've been listening for over a year and it was very informative. The new hosts and format starting in the summer of 2017 ruined it. They are like morons who like sound like they have never talked aloud. Nothing sounds professional. Their information sounds vague and a lot of 'I guess' and 'we'll see' statements.
Being back the old format and people!!

2/5

The team turned over a couple of weeks ago and the new crew isn't as good as the old. Instead of rotating cast of two or three obviously enthusiastic journalists who would call out the good and (crucially) the bad in new cars, it has become sterile, detached and sadly corporate. It's more polished, but conveys less information.

1/5

2/5

Wow, new format, new hosts, new fast food reviews and overall it is a giant MEH. As other reviewers have said, bring back the garage, stick with spend my money and just stick with talking about cars. Also, Dan was the glue of the podcasts for years and to just give a very brief mention that you're moving on was not a service to the amount of work he put in.
I'll try it again but I have other podcasts that I need to get through that are better.

2/5

1/5

I have listened to the podcast for years and was a huge fan. In the past year the enthusiasm seemed to have waned, so I knew a change was probably coming. But the new format has left me completely baffled. I have always liked Gluckman and Austin on previous podcasts. But how does reviewing the Olympics and crappy fast food find it's way into a car podcast? I'm still trying to figure out who thought talking about eating a Burger King burritto would be thrilling radio. I also echo other's request to bring back the garage. I'll give it a couple of more episodes. But if the content doesn't improve substantially soon, I'll have to unsubscribe. And I don't want to unsubscribe. Just sad and confused about what has become of this once great car podcast.

4/5

Hi guys. Just listened to the first episode of the new podcast format. I have been a subscriber almost since the first Autblog podcast and I have seen very few changes in the overall format along the way. This was a good thing. My impression of the new format:
(-) No Autoblog Garage? This was the best part of the previous podcast format because it reminded me of and more informed version of me and my buddies sitting around the room talking about cars we've driven. I'm guessing you removed it because you'd rather we read/view the more formal reviews of vehicles, but there is no substitute for the entertaining off-the-cuff spirited discussion that's now missing.
(-) Almost 1/4 of the podcast spent talking about fast food?
(-) 34 minute runtime (One of the things that I used to love was that the podcast could run for over an hour of guys just talking about cars, which was one of the main reasons I loved it)
(-) Cheesy new theme song and bumper music
(+) More organized News segment which had more content than previous podcasts. Good stuff, there.
Going to give you one more chance, but if next week's podcast is similar to this week's, you've lost yourself a long time subscriber.

5/5

I am updating my review from August 26, 2009. It is now August 20, 2016.
2009: I look forward to listening to autoblog discuss, criticize, and evaluate the latest cars and car related news! Great for any automotive enthusiast and it is interactive to boot! Send in your comments and questions to them and they can answer them on the air! Great job guys!! Keep it up!
2016: After listening to the first "Dan-less" podcast : #484, I was shocked to hear the changes. But, I think it is good to have change. I miss Dan though. But, everyone who takes over and the voice additions over the last two years have been great.
I left a review on Autoblog.com but, I want to reiterate, I want the podcasts to be the "at least an hour long" ones they used to be. The new musical additions are great, though. I hope the podcasts continue for many years. Great job everyone.

4/5

I enjoy the podcast but more and more the car reviews are focused on the dash board. Some of the reviewers seem to care less about how the car drives than if it has the latest tech gadgets in the dash. I hope the pendulum swings back soon.

3/5

5/5

Let me start by saying that I already love autoblog to begin with. Check the site/mobile app daily to stay informed. The podcast helps bring all that news together with opinions and humor. I drive a lot for work and every week the podcast makes the drive so much more enjoyable. Thanks guys for continuing to do this!

5/5

3/5

I really enjoy the Autoblog website, but their podcast could be better...
First, the audio is so so. Apart from Roth, the others on the show are often calling in or possibly using skype, thus giving a very crappy audio clarity (gets really annoying after the first half hour or so). Secondly, the 20-30 minutes they spend discussing one vehicle could be condensed, as new info is seldom provided after the first 10 minutes or so (they tend to ramble). Another complaint is the overlapping and redundant reviews. Why record a review one week with "person A" only for "person B" to cover the same vehicle during the next episode? Either make a shorter, more consice podcast, or find more things to review--no need to repeat.

3/5

Definitely Consistent: They hate everything German (especially VW, except one Porsche model that no one can afford), Japanese is just OK (except the Nissan Versa, they love that box (big back seat!), of all things), and American cars are great (8 cylinders on a truck frame, the ones no one wants anymore). Pretty clear who slips those guys the stuffed envelopes.

4/5

Yes, this podcast can be informative and entertaining but these guys can’t get through one show without a long segment where they fawn over Jeeps. And in yesterday’s podcast they did a segment on wagons that could have been good. Unfortunately, no matter how hard they racked their little brains they couldn’t remember that there is a very capable, fun-to-drive diesel wagon available. I know because I have one and like it very much. Its called the VW Jetta TDI Sportwagen!

5/5

I listen all the time. Sometimes two or three times to say show. I found myself skipping over Jonathon Ramsey. Really squelched Dan and Michael's chemistry. Plus, echo-y, amateurish audio (speakerphone?). I will stop listening if/when I see this trio/mix come upon display.

5/5

This is the best auto podcast I've come across. It is smart and realistic. They focus on the joy of driving instead of statistics. The show is funny and witty. My only complaint is that the co-host, an atheist, uses my Lords name as a curse word CONSTANTLY. C'mon man. I know it means nothing to you but it means everything to myself. I am not trying to push anything on anyone. It seems like bad business to insult people when it would be so easy to not do it. I know you have received other complaints on this- I heard one read on the podcast last week. Would it be so hard to pull back in this area? I really, really, don't want to cancel my subscription. PLEASE!